patternmaking, sewing, and draping tools for FASHION DESIGN

hi, i'm natalia. i'm a designer- in this video I will be showing you a comprehensive list of tools you need for patternmaking + sewing and explaining their uses. Out of all these tools, the top tools I recommend to get started are: the clear grid ruler, french curve, fabric scissors, measuring tape, pattern paper, muslin, a sewing machine + overlock hope this video helps :-) LINKS: 1. RULER: https://amzn.to/2S5og57 2. MINI RULER: https://amzn.to/3674COp 3. HIP CURVE (lance french curve): https://amzn.to/2Gdljx2 4. L SQUARE: https://amzn.to/333YrJ8 5. WESCOTT 36" metal ruler, no cork backing. (not on amazon) 6. CLEAR FRENCH CURVE: https://amzn.to/308IVdj 7. FABRIC SCISSORS: https://amzn.to/2GewMvW 8. PAPER SCISSORS: I use regular scissors from ikea 9. THREAD SNIPS: https://amzn.to/2S0twXO 10. SEAM RIPPER: https://amzn.to/3i4T2G6 11. BALL POINT PINS: https://amzn.to/2EyZK9v STRAIGHT DRESSMAKER PINS: https://amzn.to/3kOsc6R 12. MAGNETIC PIN CUSHION/HOLDER: https://amzn.to/36kNo0r (not the exact one I have, but very similar and also a great option) 13. MAGNET GRABBER STICK: https://amzn.to/3i5kuDF (similar, but extends even longer) 14. MECHANICAL PENCILS: https://amzn.to/332BINC 15. STANDARD PENCIL: you can use any standard pencil 16. RED AND BLUE PATTERNMAKING PENCIL: any red or blue color pencil will work 17. TAILOR'S CHALK: Gem's Tailor Chalk https://www.etsy.com/listing/51353533... (this chalk is difficult to find, this seller is from etsy - I don't get a commission but I recommend this brand!) 18. PEN: I'm obsessed with pens from Muji. https://www.muji.us/store/gel-ink-bal... (I am not affiliated with muji) SHARPIE: https://amzn.to/341SQlQ 19. NOTEBOOK: https://www.muji.us/store/paper-wireb... (I am not affiliated with muji) 20. AWL: https://amzn.to/3ic0C1P 21. BINDER CLIPS: https://amzn.to/2G7xsDt (I use binder clips in a pinch, but these are a better product for sewing leather) 22. SAFETY PINS: https://amzn.to/2RWGW7l 23. ERASER: any eraser will work 24: TRACING WHEEL: https://amzn.to/331mbO0 25. PATTERN WEIGHTS: I use paper weights I already had 26. TAPE: https://amzn.to/3kR51sm 27. MEASURING TAPE: https://amzn.to/333A5iU 28. MUSLIN: you can purchase muslin from your local fabric store or if you are in nyc, I purchase mine from Guide Fabrics 29. TAILOR'S HAM AND SAUSAGE (seam roll): https://amzn.to/369Alii https://amzn.to/3mRFrp9 30. SLEEVE BOARD: https://amzn.to/334kq2C 31. IRON: I use the shark brand from walmart, it's good but I think there are better options out there 32. IRONING BOARD: purchase one that fits your budget and space requirements 33. WOODEN POINT TOOL: https://amzn.to/3iZd0Dn OR https://www.joann.com/dritz-bamboo-pt... (I am not affiliated with Joann) 34. LINT ROLLER: https://amzn.to/330uslp 35. TWILL TAPE: purchase this from a local fabric store 36. HAND SEWING NEEDLES: https://amzn.to/3j3kpBL 37. HEMOSTAT: https://amzn.to/3hYjjpq (helps with invisible zippers) 38. LOOP TURNER: https://amzn.to/3cvOFCJ 39. LARGE ENVELOPES: https://amzn.to/3j3PQeZ 40. CUTTER'S MUST SHEETS: not available on amazon, I created my own 41. XXL ZIP LOCK BAGS: https://amzn.to/2RYJp0T 42. BROTHER SEWING MACHINE: https://amzn.to/3mPGRAp 43. PATTERN NOTCHER: https://amzn.to/3kO9PPh If you click one of the links above and purchase something, the price wont change and my channel earns a small affiliate commission. it doesn't even have to be the item you clicked on either!